Swell Style: 5 Prom Dresses

Are you in the market for a prom dress? Forever 21 has a great selection of dresses under $43. Seriously. Two dresses cost $42.80 and the rest are about $10-$20 less. In fact, you can one for only $13.50. This leaves you plenty of room to splurge on shoes.

Silk Organza Party Dress
$42.80

This strapless number has a shell made of silk with a black lace overlay. It has boning in the bodice, to help with a secure fit, a hidden back zipper, and black waist tie. Black shoes are a safe bet for this dress, but I'd go with silver or even a bright solid like red or yellow for a bold look.

Robust Front Sheen Dress
$29.80

This dress has so many cute details. I love the ruffled front and the blush pink color that works so well with so many skin tones. The bubble hemline has a bit of mesh to give it shape and the fabric belt is removable, which gives you more style options.

Peplum Pleated Dress
$29.80

This strapless dress is great for fit for petite girls. The bust has slight padding, boning in the bodice, and a pleated design. The peplum is cute and I like the way it comes down to a slight point in the front, draws the eye along - perfect for hiding a little tummy. This dress is available in navy or red. It's designed in a smart, but simple style which gives you the perfect opportunity to really play it up with jewelry.

Satin Bustier Dress
$13.50

This is the $13.50 dress. Can you believe it? So cute with the bustier styling. It can be worn with straps or go strapless. The cups have padding and the inside of the dress is coated with silicone to prevent it from shifting and/or slipping. This is your classic bombshell dress - looks best accessorized with a confident smile. Avoid anything overly ornamental in a necklace. Let the lines of the dress shine.

Strapless Jersey Dress
$22.80

Faith 21, the plus size line available at Forever 21 has a couple of cute prom options. I wish they had more, but this is all they have for now. I've noticed that they add to their Faith 21 line frequently, so check back each week. This dress is a soft and swingy jeresy with an empire waistline and a strapless bodice.

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